TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
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The TV offers good picture quality and decent value for the price, especially for basic use like watching YouTube or movies. However, the smart TV interface is slow and laggy, with a poorly designed UI cluttered with ads, and the remote is frustratingly small. Some users experienced missing screws or Bluetooth compatibility issues, but overall it's seen as a solid budget option.
Pros
- Good picture quality
- Good value for money
- Quick and simple setup
- Stable WiFi connection
- Decent sound quality
Cons
- Slow and laggy smart TV interface
- Poorly designed UI with ads
- Frustratingly small remote
- Missing screws for stand
- Bluetooth compatibility issues with speakers
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | TruMotion 120 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Quad Core Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple Airplay2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 75W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 140 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 7.21 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
LG UP7000PUA 43UP7000PUA 43"
- Strong smart (65th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.